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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 644.82 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 644.82 and 260.25 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 644.82 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/644.82 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 644.82 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 167,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814.41/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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